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testimony
n. [L. testimonium, from testis a witness: cf. OF. testimoine, testemoine, testimonie. See Testify.]1. A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. ()
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2. Affirmation; declaration; as, these doctrines are supported by the uniform testimony of the fathers; the belief of past facts must depend on the evidence of human testimony, or the testimony of historians. ()
3. Open attestation; profession. ()
[Thou] for the testimony of truth, hast borne Universal reproach. (Milton.)
4. Witness; evidence; proof of some fact. ()
When ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. (Mark vi. 11.)
5. (Jewish Antiq.) The two tables of the law. ()
Thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. (Ex. xxv. 16.)
6. Hence, the whole divine revelation; the sacre Scriptures. ()
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. (Ps. xix. 7.)
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v. t. To witness; to attest; to prove by testimony. (Shak.)


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